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Graves' Disease
Medical Definition: | Hyperthyroidism associated with a diffuse hyperplastic goiter resulting from production of an antibody directed against the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor, which acts as an agonist of TSH. (Braverman, The Thyroid, 6th ed, p648) |
Guide Notes: | a form of hyperthyroidism; for ophthalmopathy X refs: coord with specific eye dis or vision disord (IM) only if particularly discussed |
Also Called: | Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy,Ophthalmopathy, Infiltrative |
Graves' Disease Medical Definitions and Terms
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